News and Information

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Stay up to date with the latest news and events happening at Carr Villa Memorial Park, as well as learn more about Cemetery and Cremation Services.

Carr Villa current and upcoming site works

Keep up to date on works happening across the site that may impact your visitation to facility. 

Rose Garden Pruning at Carr Villa Memorial Park

The week commencing the 4 August, our Rose Garden, with over 5,000 standard roses, will be a hive of activity as we undertake our annual pruning. Before the pruning starts, today some of our team members are getting in some practice to ensure the best care for each rose. With the support of TasTAFE Horticultural students, we’ll be working diligently next week to prune the roses and prepare them for a vibrant late spring bloom.

We’re excited to see the garden come to life in the coming months, and we thank our community and local students for helping us keep this beautiful space thriving.

We apologise for any inconvenience during this time and appreciate your patience as we work to maintain this beautiful space.

Grave Lawn Reparation in Established Lawn Areas

 At Carr Villa Memorial Park, we are committed to maintaining beautiful, well-cared-for lawns across our cemetery. For families who have farewelled a loved one through burial within established lawned areas in the past 9-12 months, we want to inform you of upcoming lawn reparation activities.

During the Autumn and Winter period, our operations team will be working to establish lawn in these grave locations. Lawn sowing will begin once the ground has settled, and any grave subsidence (sinking of soil) has eased. This ensures that the area is level and safe for visitors, providing a smooth, even surface when visiting your loved one's resting place.

What to Expect During This Process:

  • Ground Levelling: Our team will first level the grave location to ensure the ground is even, addressing any areas where soil may have sunk.

  • Topsoil Application and Seeding: After levelling, we will cover the area with topsoil and sow grass seed, promoting healthy growth for a lush lawn surface.

  • Shade Cloth Coverage: You may notice white shade cloth covering grave sites. This cloth acts as a greenhouse, helping to retain moisture and creating an optimal environment for grass to grow. It also protects the site from wildlife.

  • Gradual Lawn Growth: After seeding, the new lawn will begin to take root and grow. The area will be monitored as the grass establishes, and the shade cloth will be removed once the lawn is fully established.

We appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance the park’s beauty and your loved one's resting place. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact the administration office.

 

Industry news and resources

Upcoming industry news and resources will be posted here as they become available.

Carr Villa Plans and Policies

The Carr Villa Memorial Park Masterplan 2025 sets out a long-term vision to guide the future of the Park over the next 50 years. Developed through an extensive process of community consultation, operational analysis, and strategic planning, the Masterplan provides a clear framework for how Carr Villa will continue to meet the evolving needs of the Launceston community. It outlines priorities for future interment capacity, environmental sustainability, infrastructure improvements, heritage conservation, and public amenity. This guiding document ensures Carr Villa remains a place of reflection, remembrance, and respectful service for generations to come.

Carr Villa Memorial Park Masterplan(PDF, 581KB)